Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Comparison – Which dog is better American Akita or De Kochyano Spai?

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Name	Akita	Afghan Shepherd
Origins	Japan	Afghanistan
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Akita and Afghan Shepherd. What other names are these breeds known by?	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	De Kochyano Spai Jangi Spai Sage Jangi Sage Kuchi Kuchi Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Akita and an Afghan Shepherd. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Akita and an Afghan Shepherd. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 88-176 lbs (40-80 kg), Female: 84-120 lbs (38-54 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 132 lbs (60 kg), Female: 102 lbs (46 kg)
Height Which is taller, Akita or Afghan Shepherd? Is an Akita taller than an Afghan Shepherd?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 28-35 inches (71-89 cm), Female: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 31,5 inches (80 cm), Female: 29,5 inches (75 cm)

Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Akita and an Afghan Shepherd. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1200	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Akita or Afghan Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low: The Afghan Shepherd is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare training requirements.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare alertness levels.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare territorial behaviors.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Akita and an Afghan Shepherd. How do their temperaments differ?	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Akita vs Afghan Shepherd?	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Afghan Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Akita vs Afghan Shepherd?	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Afghan Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Akita vs Afghan Shepherd social needs comparison:	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Akita vs Afghan Shepherd?	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Akita vs Afghan Shepherd? Which can be better for hunting?	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Afghan Shepherd barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Afghan Shepherd is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Afghan Shepherd breed.
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Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare adaptability levels.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Afghan Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Akita or Afghan Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare biting tendencies.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Afghan Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare average lifespans.	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Afghan Shepherd: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Akita and an Afghan Shepherd. Which breed is healthier?	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Afghan Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Akita vs Afghan Shepherd?	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Afghan Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Akita vs Afghan Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akita vs Afghan Shepherd health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Cataracts Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Glaucoma Corneal Dystrophy Pannus Demodicosis Muscular Dystrophy

Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare activity levels.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Afghan Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Akita vs Afghan Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Akita or Afghan Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Afghan Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Akita or Afghan Shepherd?	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Afghan Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Akita and Afghan Shepherd? Compare breed colors.	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Any color, dark spots
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Afghan Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare drooling amounts.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Afghan Shepherd drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Akita and an Afghan Shepherd? Compare fur types.	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Dense Thick
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Akita or Afghan Shepherd? Do Akita dogs shed more than Afghan Shepherd dogs?	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Afghan Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare kid-friendliness.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Afghan Shepherd dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Akita or Afghan Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Akita or Afghan Shepherd?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Akita or Afghan Shepherd? Can an Akita and an Afghan Shepherd be friends? Do Akita dogs get along with Afghan Shepherd dogs?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Afghan Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Akita vs Afghan Shepherd?	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Afghan Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Afghan Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Afghan Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Akita vs Afghan Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Afghan Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Akita or an Afghan Shepherd? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Akita and Afghan Shepherd. Which has stronger military background?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Akita and Afghan Shepherd. Which has larger litters?	3-12 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Akita and Afghan Shepherd breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Akita and Afghan Shepherd. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Akita vs Afghan Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Akita and Afghan Shepherd. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Akita and Afghan Shepherd. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Akita and Afghan Shepherd. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	Unknown

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